Politics and The CHC
So, I have been tasked with writing some things about our band recently, for press kits and to send to particular industry folks. Our publicist has advised us that we should really let people know why we focus on social and political messages. For those of you who don’t know…I came up with the following:
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What is The Capitalist Hippie Complex?
The Capitalist Hippie Complex defines the meaning of its name as, “the guilt associated with abandoning your morals in pursuit of comfort.” Driven by this guilt, their lyricist Joey Flores compensates for his own capitalistic and sometimes outrageous lifestyle by driving home socially and politically conscious messages with nearly every breath. Founded in spoken word roots, his messages are as well thought out and articulate as they are provocative and, sometimes, offensive. Make no mistake, for as much as every song has a contemplative message, neither Joey nor The CHC claims perfection in their own social and political offerings. Hence, The Capitalist Hippie Complex.
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–Joey Flores
The Capitalist Hippie Complex
www.CapitalistHippie.com
http://www.myspace.com/thechc